Merrill, Wisconsin
The hometown restaurant in Merrill, WI
If you're looking for a place to eat in Merrill, Ballyhoos has been the downtown go-to for craft beer, scratch-made pub food and family meals. Burgers, pizza, broasted chicken, Friday fish fry and Saturday prime rib — all served right on Prospect Street.
Where to eat in Merrill, WI
Ballyhoos is a 5.0-star hometown bar and restaurant in downtown Merrill serving American pub food: hand-pressed burgers, stone-oven pizza, broasted chicken, Friday fish fry and Saturday prime rib. Open seven days a week.
- Cuisine
- American · Pizza · Pub Food
- Price
- $$ · $10 weekday lunches
- Rating
- 5.0 on Google
- Open
- 7 days · Lunch & dinner
- Address
- 124 North Prospect Street, Merrill, WI 54452
- Phone
- (715) 536-7600
Why locals come back
Ballyhoos sits in the heart of downtown Merrill at 124 N Prospect Street. We're a neighborhood bar and restaurant first — the kind of place where the bartender remembers your usual, the kitchen turns out honest pub food, and Friday nights mean a packed dining room around a plate of haddock.
On any given night you'll find Lincoln County regulars next to road trippers from Wausau, Antigo and Tomahawk. Our menu reflects that — a little of everything done well, all reasonably priced. Bring the family, grab a drink at the bar, or order online for pickup on the way home.
What we're known for
Burgers
Add fries +$2.50 · Cheesy fries +$3.99 · Sub impossible patty available.
See the burgers →Signature Pizzas
12" rustic crust. Add $10 for jumbo 16". Made fresh for every order.
See the signature pizzas →Broasted Chicken
Marinated breaded broasted chicken. Dinners served with coleslaw and choice of fries or wedges. Add $1 for side salad. Buckets are all white meat. Not available on Friday.
See the broasted chicken →Big Friday Fish Fry
Served with choice of fries, twice baked potato or potato wedges. Includes coleslaw and dinner roll.
See the big friday fish fry →Prime Rib Saturday
Served from 4–9 PM. Hand rubbed and slow cooked.
See the prime rib saturday →
Easy to find, easy to order
We're two blocks off Highway 51 in downtown Merrill, with parking right out front. Order online for pickup, or call us at (715) 536-7600.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best restaurant in Merrill, WI?
Ballyhoos at 124 N Prospect Street is one of the highest-rated restaurants in Merrill, with 5.0 stars on Google. It's the local pick for burgers, stone-oven pizza, Friday fish fry and Saturday prime rib.
What restaurants are open late in Merrill?
Ballyhoos serves food and drinks through dinner service every day of the week, with the bar staying open later on Fridays and Saturdays.
Where can I eat lunch in Merrill for under $15?
Ballyhoos offers six $10 lunch baskets Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 4 PM — burger, chicken sandwich, roast beef queso & jalapeño, triple cheese grilled cheese, Jr Philly cheesesteak and BLT.
Where do you take out-of-town visitors to eat in Merrill?
Locals bring visitors to Ballyhoos for the Friday fish fry and Saturday prime rib — both are classic Wisconsin meals that show off what Merrill does well.
Is Ballyhoos kid-friendly?
Yes — the dining room welcomes families, and the menu has plenty of options for kids: cheese pizza, grilled cheese, chicken tenders, burgers.
Find us
124 North Prospect Street, Merrill, WI 54452